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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
3
The Tammin page reports intermittent showers and a rain thanksgiving service. It notes a petition to establish a local telephony exchange, possible subscriber interest, and cross-road wiring plans. Annual fundraising dances, fashion details, and social events are described, with officials and locals attending.
A fragmented notice promotes Watkir's Nowle Store along with a display of works by Gould, Marie Corelli, Edel Larner, and Oppenbein. The item hints at a public attention seeking series The MRunk Star and a range of stock from diverse authors as part of a maritime reading gathering.
A fragmented verse describes rain and cold biting Bill, while Mrs Hill de Tavet and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure appear as mentions in a curiously drawn scene. The piece reads like a local quip or anecdote with archaic names and a nod to a medicinal remedy.
A vintage ad notes a peppermint cure for a hacking cough aimed at children. It promotes Woods Grest Peppermint Cure as a night time relief product sold at a generic price point.
The report details unusually strong rainfall in the wheat belt, marking a hopeful turn after May and June shortages. It notes Northam registrations near 300 points for twenty six days, with widespread rains across Eastern districts boosting prospects for a bountiful harvest and easing prior gloom.
Poor overnight weather thwarted attendance at the Northvale Military Ball held at Northam Town Hall. Lt. Mellor led the organizing committee as rain and wind deterred guests, though performers and staff delivered a refined program with Vere Daily and others providing music.
Lawn teams clashed on Monday afternoon with a lively doubles contest at the May Reserve courts. Northamites edged a win over the elit pairings, as scores show tight battles across multiple sets and players including Downing, Burgess, Lawrence, Willians, and Northam.
The Northam links are in prime condition and set for a busy finish to the season. Tomorrow’s monthly medal will draw players, with C Be Douglas equalling a course record and Harkness and Dempster performing well in singles. Northam hosts visitors from York and Beverley, and local results show Northam’s dominance in past ties and upcoming return matches at Cottesloe.
Do verin hosts Goomalling for the first Association game of the season amid persistent rain and muddy conditions. Both sides battled through poor ground as missing regulars and travel fatigue shaped a cautious, scrappy contest with few clear scoring chances.
fragmentary OCR recounts Mr Wancocks experiences on the Neethas Road Wosed and the overland York to Starbourne journey. It notes a fifty year span, a youthful party, and the road work ending with sheep at a final destination, reflecting historical frontier travel and early settlement.
Goomalling led Terwerin by two at halftime after a tight 1 2 scoreline. Dowerit attacked with more vigour at the change of ends, with Teeway feeling the pressure as they trailed by two points at the midway mark.
Goomalling led late and held on to win by two points, 56 to 25, against Dowerin amid a strong second half showing. Lockyer Green and Slogzet starred for Goomalling while Tulley GC Matwell OShaughnessy and Fitzsimmons were top for Dowerin. Next up Dowerin meets Wanderers on Saturday the 25th.
Fragmentary OCR records a military court case involving Arthur Bonny and others under the Defense Act. It notes charges of evading service, attendance in camp drills, and absence from duties. Testimony references Battery of Field Artillery regulations and naval and army disciplinary actions.
A reader touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as relief for severe backache and urinary symptoms. The letter claims long lasting benefit and urges readers to buy the product sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2/9 per bottle, with the advertiser Foster Mackintosh Co. and McClellan & Co. shown.
A proposed enhancement would install a dim nocturnal beacon to illuminate the museum at night. The plan aims to help visitors keep appointments after sundown and improve overall safety for patrons and staff without large costs. The concept mentions adjusting clock faces and a discreet power source to guide travelers.
Fixture notes show matches between Dowerin and Wanderers at Dowerin on June 28, Aioomalling versus Wanderers at Goomalling on July 12, Goomalling versus Dowerin at Goomalling on July 19, Wanderers versus Dowerin on July 26, and Wienderera versus Goomalling at Goomalling.
The article lists forthcoming matches for regional associations with dates and pairings. It outlines July events including Toodyay versus Federal and York versus Federal, plus a sequence of July to September rounds featuring Grass Valley Wongamine Jennacubbine Tennacubbine and others, detailing fourth fifth and sixth rounds.
In a Sunday rifle shooting event at the Noretisn putts, competitors faced a hot heat and uneven scoring. Notable scores include Ryobhon HR and Wallace with several shots, Pearce at 88, Haining 26, and Tibbs on Tiutehinson.
Questionable OCR text describes a puzzling scene with unnamed characters and disjointed references to trials, wagers, and a mob. It mentions a person called Whit de nown as Ube vlubour mal, and garbled phrases about serine and stable evidence. The piece references a disorderly mob, a Bohos rider, and various unclear names and dates, ending with a June 21 note about a tonic.
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